Chronological Bible Reading Plan: 365 Days
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Introduction
This chronological Bible reading plan takes you through all 1,189 chapters of the Protestant Bible in 365 days, broadly arranged around the events and eras they describe. Read Job alongside the patriarchal stories, prophetic books near the kings they address, and letters with the early church.
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- Day 1: Genesis 1–3
- Day 2: Genesis 4–6
- Day 3: Genesis 7–9
- Day 4: Genesis 10–11; Job 1–2
- Day 5: Job 3–5
- Day 6: Job 6–8
- Day 7: Job 9–11
- Day 8: Job 12–15
- Day 9: Job 16–18
- Day 10: Job 19–21
- Day 11: Job 22–24
- Day 12: Job 25–28
- Day 13: Job 29–31
- Day 14: Job 32–34
- Day 15: Job 35–37
- Day 16: Job 38–41
- Day 17: Job 42; Genesis 12–13
- Day 18: Genesis 14–16
- Day 19: Genesis 17–19
- Day 20: Genesis 20–23
- Day 21: Genesis 24–26
- Day 22: Genesis 27–29
- Day 23: Genesis 30–32
- Day 24: Genesis 33–36
- Day 25: Genesis 37–39
- Day 26: Genesis 40–42
- Day 27: Genesis 43–45
- Day 28: Genesis 46–49
- Day 29: Genesis 50; Exodus 1–2
- Day 30: Exodus 3–5
- Day 31: Exodus 6–8
- Day 32: Exodus 9–12
- Day 33: Exodus 13–15
- Day 34: Exodus 16–18
- Day 35: Exodus 19–22
- Day 36: Exodus 23–25
- Day 37: Exodus 26–28
- Day 38: Exodus 29–31
- Day 39: Exodus 32–35
- Day 40: Exodus 36–38
- Day 41: Exodus 39–40; Leviticus 1
- Day 42: Leviticus 2–4
- Day 43: Leviticus 5–8
- Day 44: Leviticus 9–11
- Day 45: Leviticus 12–14
- Day 46: Leviticus 15–17
- Day 47: Leviticus 18–21
- Day 48: Leviticus 22–24
- Day 49: Leviticus 25–27
- Day 50: Numbers 1–3
- Day 51: Numbers 4–7
- Day 52: Numbers 8–10
- Day 53: Numbers 11–13
- Day 54: Numbers 14–16
- Day 55: Numbers 17–20
- Day 56: Numbers 21–23
- Day 57: Numbers 24–26
- Day 58: Numbers 27–29
- Day 59: Numbers 30–33
- Day 60: Numbers 34–36
- Day 61: Deuteronomy 1–3
- Day 62: Deuteronomy 4–6
- Day 63: Deuteronomy 7–10
- Day 64: Deuteronomy 11–13
- Day 65: Deuteronomy 14–16
- Day 66: Deuteronomy 17–19
- Day 67: Deuteronomy 20–23
- Day 68: Deuteronomy 24–26
- Day 69: Deuteronomy 27–29
- Day 70: Deuteronomy 30–33
- Day 71: Deuteronomy 34; Psalms 90; Joshua 1
- Day 72: Joshua 2–4
- Day 73: Joshua 5–7
- Day 74: Joshua 8–11
- Day 75: Joshua 12–14
- Day 76: Joshua 15–17
- Day 77: Joshua 18–20
- Day 78: Joshua 21–24
- Day 79: Judges 1–3
- Day 80: Judges 4–6
- Day 81: Judges 7–9
- Day 82: Judges 10–13
- Day 83: Judges 14–16
- Day 84: Judges 17–19
- Day 85: Judges 20–21; Ruth 1
- Day 86: Ruth 2–4; 1 Samuel 1
- Day 87: 1 Samuel 2–4
- Day 88: 1 Samuel 5–7
- Day 89: 1 Samuel 8–10
- Day 90: 1 Samuel 11–14
- Day 91: 1 Samuel 15–17
- Day 92: 1 Samuel 18–20
- Day 93: 1 Samuel 21–23
- Day 94: 1 Samuel 24–27
- Day 95: 1 Samuel 28–30
- Day 96: 1 Samuel 31; 2 Samuel 1–2
- Day 97: 2 Samuel 3–5
- Day 98: 2 Samuel 6–9
- Day 99: 2 Samuel 10–12
- Day 100: 2 Samuel 13–15
- Day 101: 2 Samuel 16–19
- Day 102: 2 Samuel 20–22
- Day 103: 2 Samuel 23–24; 1 Chronicles 1
- Day 104: 1 Chronicles 2–4
- Day 105: 1 Chronicles 5–8
- Day 106: 1 Chronicles 9–11
- Day 107: 1 Chronicles 12–14
- Day 108: 1 Chronicles 15–17
- Day 109: 1 Chronicles 18–21
- Day 110: 1 Chronicles 22–24
- Day 111: 1 Chronicles 25–27
- Day 112: 1 Chronicles 28–29; Psalms 1
- Day 113: Psalms 2–5
- Day 114: Psalms 6–8
- Day 115: Psalms 9–11
- Day 116: Psalms 12–14
- Day 117: Psalms 15–18
- Day 118: Psalms 19–21
- Day 119: Psalms 22–24
- Day 120: Psalms 25–27
- Day 121: Psalms 28–31
- Day 122: Psalms 32–34
- Day 123: Psalms 35–37
- Day 124: Psalms 38–40
- Day 125: Psalms 41–44
- Day 126: Psalms 45–47
- Day 127: Psalms 48–50
- Day 128: Psalms 51–53
- Day 129: Psalms 54–57
- Day 130: Psalms 58–60
- Day 131: Psalms 61–63
- Day 132: Psalms 64–66
- Day 133: Psalms 67–70
- Day 134: Psalms 71–73
- Day 135: Psalms 74–76
- Day 136: Psalms 77–80
- Day 137: Psalms 81–83
- Day 138: Psalms 84–86
- Day 139: Psalms 87–89
- Day 140: 1 Kings 1–4
- Day 141: 1 Kings 5–7
- Day 142: 1 Kings 8–10
- Day 143: 1 Kings 11; 2 Chronicles 1–2
- Day 144: 2 Chronicles 3–6
- Day 145: 2 Chronicles 7–9
- Day 146: Proverbs 1–3
- Day 147: Proverbs 4–6
- Day 148: Proverbs 7–10
- Day 149: Proverbs 11–13
- Day 150: Proverbs 14–16
- Day 151: Proverbs 17–19
- Day 152: Proverbs 20–23
- Day 153: Proverbs 24–26
- Day 154: Proverbs 27–29
- Day 155: Proverbs 30–31; Song of Solomon 1
- Day 156: Song of Solomon 2–5
- Day 157: Song of Solomon 6–8
- Day 158: Ecclesiastes 1–3
- Day 159: Ecclesiastes 4–6
- Day 160: Ecclesiastes 7–10
- Day 161: Ecclesiastes 11–12; 1 Kings 12
- Day 162: 1 Kings 13–15
- Day 163: 1 Kings 16–18
- Day 164: 1 Kings 19–22
- Day 165: 2 Kings 1–3
- Day 166: 2 Kings 4–6
- Day 167: 2 Kings 7–10
- Day 168: 2 Kings 11–13
- Day 169: 2 Kings 14; 2 Chronicles 10–11
- Day 170: 2 Chronicles 12–14
- Day 171: 2 Chronicles 15–18
- Day 172: 2 Chronicles 19–21
- Day 173: 2 Chronicles 22–24
- Day 174: 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1; Joel 1
- Day 175: Joel 2–3; Jonah 1–2
- Day 176: Jonah 3–4; Amos 1
- Day 177: Amos 2–4
- Day 178: Amos 5–7
- Day 179: Amos 8–9; Hosea 1–2
- Day 180: Hosea 3–5
- Day 181: Hosea 6–8
- Day 182: Hosea 9–11
- Day 183: Hosea 12–14; 2 Kings 15
- Day 184: 2 Kings 16–17; 2 Chronicles 26
- Day 185: 2 Chronicles 27–28; Micah 1
- Day 186: Micah 2–4
- Day 187: Micah 5–7; Isaiah 1
- Day 188: Isaiah 2–4
- Day 189: Isaiah 5–7
- Day 190: Isaiah 8–10
- Day 191: Isaiah 11–14
- Day 192: Isaiah 15–17
- Day 193: Isaiah 18–20
- Day 194: Isaiah 21–23
- Day 195: Isaiah 24–27
- Day 196: Isaiah 28–30
- Day 197: Isaiah 31–33
- Day 198: Isaiah 34–36
- Day 199: Isaiah 37–40
- Day 200: Isaiah 41–43
- Day 201: Isaiah 44–46
- Day 202: Isaiah 47–50
- Day 203: Isaiah 51–53
- Day 204: Isaiah 54–56
- Day 205: Isaiah 57–59
- Day 206: Isaiah 60–63
- Day 207: Isaiah 64–66
- Day 208: 2 Kings 18–20
- Day 209: 2 Kings 21–23
- Day 210: 2 Kings 24–25; 2 Chronicles 29–30
- Day 211: 2 Chronicles 31–33
- Day 212: 2 Chronicles 34–36
- Day 213: Nahum 1–3
- Day 214: Zephaniah 1–3; Habakkuk 1
- Day 215: Habakkuk 2–3; Jeremiah 1
- Day 216: Jeremiah 2–4
- Day 217: Jeremiah 5–7
- Day 218: Jeremiah 8–11
- Day 219: Jeremiah 12–14
- Day 220: Jeremiah 15–17
- Day 221: Jeremiah 18–20
- Day 222: Jeremiah 21–24
- Day 223: Jeremiah 25–27
- Day 224: Jeremiah 28–30
- Day 225: Jeremiah 31–33
- Day 226: Jeremiah 34–37
- Day 227: Jeremiah 38–40
- Day 228: Jeremiah 41–43
- Day 229: Jeremiah 44–46
- Day 230: Jeremiah 47–50
- Day 231: Jeremiah 51–52; Lamentations 1
- Day 232: Lamentations 2–4
- Day 233: Lamentations 5; Ezekiel 1–3
- Day 234: Ezekiel 4–6
- Day 235: Ezekiel 7–9
- Day 236: Ezekiel 10–12
- Day 237: Ezekiel 13–16
- Day 238: Ezekiel 17–19
- Day 239: Ezekiel 20–22
- Day 240: Ezekiel 23–25
- Day 241: Ezekiel 26–29
- Day 242: Ezekiel 30–32
- Day 243: Ezekiel 33–35
- Day 244: Ezekiel 36–38
- Day 245: Ezekiel 39–42
- Day 246: Ezekiel 43–45
- Day 247: Ezekiel 46–48
- Day 248: Daniel 1–3
- Day 249: Daniel 4–7
- Day 250: Daniel 8–10
- Day 251: Daniel 11–12; Psalms 91
- Day 252: Psalms 92–94
- Day 253: Psalms 95–98
- Day 254: Psalms 99–101
- Day 255: Psalms 102–104
- Day 256: Psalms 105–107
- Day 257: Psalms 108–111
- Day 258: Psalms 112–114
- Day 259: Psalms 115–117
- Day 260: Psalms 118–120
- Day 261: Psalms 121–124
- Day 262: Psalms 125–127
- Day 263: Psalms 128–130
- Day 264: Psalms 131–133
- Day 265: Psalms 134–137
- Day 266: Psalms 138–140
- Day 267: Psalms 141–143
- Day 268: Psalms 144–147
- Day 269: Psalms 148–150
- Day 270: Ezra 1–3
- Day 271: Ezra 4–6
- Day 272: Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–2
- Day 273: Zechariah 3–5
- Day 274: Zechariah 6–8
- Day 275: Zechariah 9–11
- Day 276: Zechariah 12–14; Esther 1
- Day 277: Esther 2–4
- Day 278: Esther 5–7
- Day 279: Esther 8–10
- Day 280: Ezra 7–10
- Day 281: Nehemiah 1–3
- Day 282: Nehemiah 4–6
- Day 283: Nehemiah 7–9
- Day 284: Nehemiah 10–13
- Day 285: Malachi 1–3
- Day 286: Malachi 4; Luke 1–2
- Day 287: John 1; Matthew 1–2
- Day 288: Matthew 3–6
- Day 289: Matthew 7–9
- Day 290: Matthew 10–12
- Day 291: Matthew 13–15
- Day 292: Matthew 16–19
- Day 293: Matthew 20–22
- Day 294: Matthew 23–25
- Day 295: Matthew 26–28
- Day 296: Mark 1–4
- Day 297: Mark 5–7
- Day 298: Mark 8–10
- Day 299: Mark 11–14
- Day 300: Mark 15–16; Luke 3
- Day 301: Luke 4–6
- Day 302: Luke 7–9
- Day 303: Luke 10–13
- Day 304: Luke 14–16
- Day 305: Luke 17–19
- Day 306: Luke 20–22
- Day 307: Luke 23–24; John 2–3
- Day 308: John 4–6
- Day 309: John 7–9
- Day 310: John 10–12
- Day 311: John 13–16
- Day 312: John 17–19
- Day 313: John 20–21; Acts 1
- Day 314: Acts 2–4
- Day 315: Acts 5–8
- Day 316: Acts 9–11
- Day 317: Acts 12–14
- Day 318: James 1–3
- Day 319: James 4–5; Galatians 1–2
- Day 320: Galatians 3–5
- Day 321: Galatians 6; Acts 15–16
- Day 322: Acts 17–18; 1 Thessalonians 1
- Day 323: 1 Thessalonians 2–5
- Day 324: 2 Thessalonians 1–3
- Day 325: Acts 19; 1 Corinthians 1–2
- Day 326: 1 Corinthians 3–5
- Day 327: 1 Corinthians 6–9
- Day 328: 1 Corinthians 10–12
- Day 329: 1 Corinthians 13–15
- Day 330: 1 Corinthians 16; 2 Corinthians 1–2
- Day 331: 2 Corinthians 3–6
- Day 332: 2 Corinthians 7–9
- Day 333: 2 Corinthians 10–12
- Day 334: 2 Corinthians 13; Romans 1–3
- Day 335: Romans 4–6
- Day 336: Romans 7–9
- Day 337: Romans 10–12
- Day 338: Romans 13–16
- Day 339: Acts 20–22
- Day 340: Acts 23–25
- Day 341: Acts 26–28
- Day 342: Ephesians 1–4
- Day 343: Ephesians 5–6; Philippians 1
- Day 344: Philippians 2–4
- Day 345: Colossians 1–3
- Day 346: Colossians 4; Philemon 1; 1 Timothy 1–2
- Day 347: 1 Timothy 3–5
- Day 348: 1 Timothy 6; Titus 1–2
- Day 349: Titus 3; 1 Peter 1–2
- Day 350: 1 Peter 3–5; Hebrews 1
- Day 351: Hebrews 2–4
- Day 352: Hebrews 5–7
- Day 353: Hebrews 8–10
- Day 354: Hebrews 11–13; 2 Timothy 1
- Day 355: 2 Timothy 2–4
- Day 356: 2 Peter 1–3
- Day 357: Jude 1; 1 John 1–2
- Day 358: 1 John 3–5; 2 John 1
- Day 359: 3 John 1; Revelation 1–2
- Day 360: Revelation 3–5
- Day 361: Revelation 6–8
- Day 362: Revelation 9–12
- Day 363: Revelation 13–15
- Day 364: Revelation 16–18
- Day 365: Revelation 19–22
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Why read the Bible in chronological order?
A printed Bible follows a literary and canonical arrangement rather than a single historical timeline. A chronological Bible reading schedule moves between books to connect writings to their apparent setting. That can help readers understand how events, prophets, poetry and letters relate to one another.
How this chronological schedule is arranged
The plan starts with beginnings and the patriarchs, moves into the Exodus and settlement, then through Israel's rulers, prophets, exile and restoration. The Gospels lead into Acts and the letters of the early church. Every chapter is included once; no events are added to create a seamless chronology where the Bible does not specify one.
What about uncertain dates?
Historical placement is sometimes debated. Job, the chronology of individual Psalms, certain prophets and the timing of some letters do not have universally established dates. This is a coherent reading arrangement, not a claim that all placements are definitively proven. Compare the books of the Bible in their printed order if you want the traditional list.
Printable chronological Bible reading plan PDF
Follow the full schedule online, print the daily assignments, or download a PDF copy to keep alongside your Bible. For readers who prefer alternating Testaments on ordinary days, choose the Bible reading plan. The beginner reading path is shorter and more selective.
Who it's for
Readers who want to see the broad historical narrative of Scripture and relate prophetic books, poetry, and letters to their settings.
How to use
Start on Day 1 and follow the assigned passages even when they move between different books. Mark each day after reading, and save your checklist to resume at your own pace.
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Chronological Bible Reading Plan Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chronological Bible reading plan?
It arranges biblical passages by an approximate sequence of events and historical contexts, rather than following the printed order of books.
Is a chronological Bible reading plan historically exact?
No. Dates for some books and passages are uncertain. Different chronological plans make different editorial placements.
Why does Job appear early in some chronological plans?
Many reading schedules place Job near the patriarchs because the narrative resembles that setting, but scholars do not agree on a firm historical date for the events.
How long does this chronological plan take?
It has 365 numbered daily assignments covering the 1,189 chapters of the Protestant Bible.
Can I download the chronological Bible reading plan as a PDF?
Yes. The complete reading schedule is suitable for printing or downloading as a PDF.
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